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Part A Assessment Platform

Maritime & Coastguard Agency

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Part A Assessment Platform" was initiated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), headquartered in Southampton, England. This contract involves the provision of services to administer computer-based examinations related to maritime certifications, classified under educational software development services (CPV code: 72212190). The contract was awarded on 23 February 2026, and is set to commence on 5 March 2026, running until 4 March 2029. Locations for delivery include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase with FRY-IT LIMITED, trading as Risr, chosen as the supplier through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is set at £510,790, with the award notice published on 24 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software development, especially SMEs and VCSEs, given its suitability criteria. The ongoing need for technologically adept solutions in administering maritime examinations provides an avenue for growth and innovation within the industry. Companies with experience in framework agreements and those capable of delivering services internationally, as stipulated by the wide geographical scope, would be well-suited to compete. The association with the MCA can also enhance a supplier's credibility and open doors in related maritime sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Part A Assessment Platform

Notice Description

The MCA requires a service to administer the computer based Part A examinations associated with the Master <200 GT and OOW II/1 Certificates of Competency, as well as the UKLAP 1 (UK Legal and Administrative Procedures) qualification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd0d51cf-5399-4135-a7cf-0e235caa307b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ced9dd-5ea2-405e-9629-150716b09fd0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£510,790 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,085 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRY-IT LIMITED

Further Information

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